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LA BRASA GRILL

6221 W SAMPLE RD, Coral Springs FL 33067 · 954.303.08631

Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats66
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1624461
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Overstacked sliced tomatoes not prepped today stored at 51 in double pan for one hour at salad prep cooler. Operator removed extra pan and reorganized to ensure proper cold holding.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026007249Dec 3, 2025Apr 20, 2026$200
2--2023039025Jun 27, 2023Aug 9, 2023$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in prep room full with fruits. Employee removed fruits.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of coffee on prep table in kitchen. Employee discarded
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pot and pans being stacked wet
Basic/24-08-4
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Women restroom door not closing
Basic/32-17-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen fish on counter, employee put under cold water.
Basic/06-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5
The state's own report →
Dec 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee move trash can and then immediately begin to prepare customer food without first washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures with operator. Employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-29-4
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef and raw pork stored above box of unwashed tomatoes in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked ready to eat potatoes in walk in cooler. Raw fish stored above cooked ready to eat pasta and cooked ready to eat potatoes in front counter prep line cooler. Operator reorganized.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth stored on top of raw chicken in walk in. Operator removed.
Basic/21-05-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and raw shrimp stored above ready to eat pasta in cook line cooler drawers. Operator reorganized.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of dish cleaner and bleach stored above packages of canned beverages on wire storage rack in back prep area. Operator reorganized.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Various sized pans wet nesting at dishwashing storage rack.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of dirt and food debris right of cook line prep cooler.
Basic/36-73-4
Label on cookies at front counter packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Basic/02D-03-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Overstacked sliced tomatoes not prepped today stored at 51 in double pan for one hour at salad prep cooler. Operator removed extra pan and reorganized to ensure proper cold holding.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at front cook line heavily soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front cook line 0 ppm. Operator added chlorine sanitizer to solution retesting at 100ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) triple sink set up
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At the ceviche station, the inside of the cooler is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer measured 42F when being calibrated.
Intermediate/05-06-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the walk in cooler, a bowl was stored inside the cooked beans and used to dispense the product. The bowl was removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On the front line, ceiling tiles and vents soiled
Basic/36-34-5
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee beverage container stored on a dry storage rack across from the dish washer. The container was removed
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In the bins for the seasonings. The scoops were removed to be cleaned.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the hand wash sink next to the dish washer, the hot and cold water handles are soiled. In the dining room, the reach in cooler gasket is soiled. Outside of the microwave in the dish area
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. In the dry store, medicine over the food containers.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used like scoop without a handle in the chicken seasoning container. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler, boxes of raw chicken stored on floor. Operator removed the boxes of chicken from the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, unwashed produce stored over the ready to eat food (spring mix salad). Operator reorganized correctly.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored over prep counter at cookline- operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking food- no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline- utensils in standing water of 78F- operator removed.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At back prep area counter- Raw beef and pre cooked ceviche defrosting at room temperature - operator moved to walk in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wet wiping cloth stored on prep counter by cookline- operator removed.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.